Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)

Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)

unworn pair

Luftwaffe EM sew on shoulder strap

The interior of the sweat band depicts some writing in blue ink - it is largely undecipherable

another letter stating he was Killed in Action

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94